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DalikVee
2 years agoOccasional Contributor
Face ID failing and unreliable after update
Apologies if this issue has already been discussed elsewhere but the latest update to 1Password for iOS has introduced a bug where the first Face ID scan will fail when invoking 1P through Password AutoFill
Steps to reproduce:
- Visit website with a stored login
- click 1P suggestion above keyboard
- Face ID scan will often fail, prompting for the account password and immediately and produces haptic feedback
- Press Face ID icon again and the second scan will usually work fine
Minor issue but it is frustrating having this happen at nearly every login
Thanks!
1Password Version: 8.10.20
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: iOS 17.1.1
Browser: Safari
- 1P_Dave
Moderator
inter4ever and DalikVee
I'm sorry for the delay in resolving this issue, the holiday period can sometimes slow things down. Our developers are actively working on this and I hope to have more news to share soon.
For now, if Face ID or Touch ID fails on a first attempt, you can still unlock 1Password using Face ID or Touch ID by making a second attempt as noted earlier in the thread.
-Dave
ref: dev/core/core#26726
- DalikVeeOccasional Contributor
It is pretty disappointing for a premium service from a company who I’ve always regarded as the biggest name in password management. Of course every app has bugs from time to time, but with 1P it’s near constant.
- inter4everNew Contributor
It is really unfortunate to see this issue hasn’t been resolved nearly two months later. This affects the very basic functionality of the app. The quality decline has been disappointing to see, and is making me considering moving to something different after all these years with 1Password.
- 1P_Dave
Moderator
Thank you for reporting the issue, I've let the team know that you're affected as well. 🙂
-Dave
- RealmOfLightNew Contributor
Glad to see I’m not alone. It’s great to know the development team is actively looking into a fix. Best of luck.
- BramBEOccasional Contributor
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the update.
I just wanted to add my voice to this issue since I’ve been experiencing the same issue.Hoping it will be solved soon.
Thanks
- bugwhatNew Contributor
I repeat.
The face I.D. is more sensitive because of a recent update to iOS I think, so do not block it with your finger and look at the camera at the top or if you got one of the later iPhones look with your eyes at the Dynamic Island when you open your device or 1Password and it will open almost every time.
At least it does for me.
Look with your eyes! - 1P_Dave
Moderator
Hello everyone! 8.10.22 includes a fix that makes Face ID and Touch ID more reliable but it looks like more work is needed.
I've flagged this internally so that our team can get this fixed as soon as possible. For now, if Face ID or Touch ID fails on a first attempt, you'll be able to unlock 1Password by making a second attempt.
I'm sorry for the frustration and I appreciate everyone's patience as we work to get this fixed.
-Dave
ref: dev/core/core#26726
- DalikVeeOccasional Contributor
Can anyone recommend more reliable alternatives?
I haven’t tried others except iCloud Keychain, which I’m seriously contemplating returning to because of the ongoing bugs with 1P. It works perfectly on iOS, but it’s not an amazing experience if you use a browser other than Safari on Mac or Windows (which I do).
I’ve been a 1P user on and off for years and it’s a product I want to love, but each update seems to introduce new bugs ever since the release of 1Password 8 (although prior versions weren’t perfect either), which are always reported on this forum and whilst 1P8 has improved massively since launch, it’s still not a “premium” feeling product. I honestly wish I could recommend something else.